GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies

Ultrasonics

USM Go
Setting new standards in inspection instrumentation

The USM Go is the lightest and most portable ultrasonic flaw detector available from GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies. The USM Go is designed for ease of prolonged operation in the harshest inspection environments in the oil and gas, aerospace, power generation and automotive industries.

USM Go - Integrating years of GE experience and expertise in ultrasonics in a portable flaw detector.

Ergonomically Designed with the User in Mind

The USM Go ultrasonic portable flaw detector has been ergonomically designed to provide an instrument which is light, small and easy to use in the harshest of inspection environments. Its ergonomic features include; Portability Small size and weight, which allow the instrument to be easily operated in confined spaces and areas of difficult access. Light enough to be carried throughout a whole days shift Battery provides up to 5,5 hours operation. Can be recharged on- or off-board. Easy-to-Read Screen A display screen which is the same size as those in other GE flaw detectors, even though the instrument is much smaller than other instruments in the range. An 800x480 pixel display, which is better resolution than a standard DVD. A screen with an optimized aspect ratio to ensure highly defined echo separation. A screen which can be easily viewed, whether hand-held or desk-mounted. A screen which has been ergonomically sized to help reduce eyestrain. Ease of Use Can be operated with one hand, leaving other hand free for other tasks, such as maintaining probe in optimum position or holding onto ladders. Features incorporated pressure-sensitive, navigation joystick control derived from the range of remote visual inspection equipment offered by GE.

All controls within fingertip reach. User can dedicate four function keys according to preference. A Flip function allows the instrument to be used equally well by left-handed and right-handed people. A detachable stand allows the user to optimize the viewing angle, when the instrument is desk- or bench-mounted. The attachment point is suitable for a standard tripod thread.

Increasing Productivity
The USM Go features intuitive operation so there is virtually no time-consuming, learning curve. You are productive from the moment you pick it up! Navigation is simplified using the proven graphical user interface (GUI) and the innovative joystick, allowing one-handed operation and fast and accurate adjustment. Other features allowing increased productivity are: A robust moulded rubber casing to withstand the harshest environments and significantly reduce downtime. The instrument is dust- and water-proof to IP67 and is tested to withstand shock and vibration. A standard USB connection to allow data to be downloaded from the flaw detector for further analysis or storage. The instrument is standard delivered with a 2 GB SD memory card (multiple cards can be used). Reports are produced in jpeg or bmp format so there is no need for special reading software. A simple on-board data logger to collect and save thickness measurements. State-of-the-art electronics, including digital amplifier, square wave pulser (optional) and digital filters for a wide range of application benefits.

 A wide Pulse Repetition Frequency range. This allows the USM Go to be used at low PRF to inspect forged parts for inclusions and porosity without any ghost echoes and just as easily find application in weld inspection at high PRF when fast and regular scanning movement is required to optimize inspection times.

A Wide Range of Applications

The USM Go has been designed to provide flaw detection capability in inspection situations throughout the industrial and process spectrum, from aerospace to power generation and from the automotive sector to the oil and gas industry. These include:

Versatile and Upgradeable

Customized versions of the USM Go are also available, specially adapted to meet specific inspection codes or applications. For example, an optional square wave pulser can be supplied for applications involving the inspection of highly attenuative material, such as castings and forgings. The versions shown in the table are currently available. For more detailed information, please contact your local GE representative or visit www.geit.com

Weld Inspection Inspection of Forgings and Castings Inspection of Rails Inspection of Composites

USM Go Base The instrument 1 Battery Battery charger Power Cable Transportation case Brief Instruction Card Operating Manual on CD Manufacturer Certificate Hand strap AWS option DAC / TCG Option DGS Option Phantom PRF Option Square Wave Pulser Option

USM Go AWS

USM Go DAC AWS

USM Go Advanced

Technical Specifications - USM Go

LCD Display
Active Area Size Pixel Resolution W: 108 mm (4.25) x H: 64.8 mm (2.55) 5.0 800 (W) x 480 (H) dot

Environmental
Battery 5.5 hours On board charging Off board charging with optional adaptor Proportional battery gauge indicating remaining operation time Universal AC (100-240 V, 50-60 Hz) Meets CCC, CE, UL, CSA and PSE requirements 175 mm x 111 mm x 50 mm 845 g (1.87 lb) with the battery Russian, Portuguese, Italian, Polish, Czech, English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese

Connectors
Probe Connectors UT Output Connector USB Interface SD-Card Connector Two LEMO-00 SAP output, Alarm micro USB connector Full size SD card slot to accommodate standard SD cards

Charger Size Weight Languages

Pulser -

All pulser measurements taken according to EN12668 specifications Pulser Mode Simulated spike standard, Uni-polar square wave optional Pulser Voltage 120 V to 300 V with 10 V step in a tolerance of 10% (SQ Mode) Pulser Width 30 ns to 500 ns with 20 ns step in a tolerance of 10% (SQ Mode) Pulser Amplitude Low: 120 V, High: 300 V (Spike Mode) Damping 50 or 1000 Ohms PRF Automatically optimized between 15 Hz to 2000 Hz, 3 automatic adjustment modes: AutoLow, Auto Med, AutoHigh - Optional manual control of PRF from 15 to 2000 Hz.

Protection as per Mil-Std-810F

Damp Heat & Humidity (Storage) Temperature Shock (Storage) Vibration Shock Loose Cargo (In Shipping Container) Transit Drop (Packaged for Shipment) Operating Temperature Range Storage Temperature Range Dust Proof/Dripping Water Proof Compliance 10 Cycles: 10 hrs at 60C (140F) down to 30C (86F), 10 hrs at 30C (86F) up to 60C (140F), transition within 2 hrs, 507.4 3 Cycles: 4 hrs at 20C (-4F) up to 60C (140F), 4 hrs at 60C (140F), transitions within 5 minutes, 503.4 Procedure II 514.5-5 Procedure I, Annex C, Figure 6, General exposure: 1 hr each axis 6 cycles each axis, 15 g, 11 ms half sine, 516.5 Procedure I 514.5 Procedure II 516.5 Procedure IV, 26 drops 0C to 55C (32 to 131F) -20C to 60C (-4 to 140 F) with battery, 24 hrs As per IEC 529 specification for IP67 classification EMC/EMI Ultrasound EN 55011 EN61000-6-2:2001 EN 12668 ASTM E1324 E317 ANSI/NCSL Z 540-1-1994 MIl STD 45662A MIL STD 2154

Receiver
Range Digital Gain Analog Bandwidth Filters 14016 mm at steel longitudinal wave (557) Dynamic range of 110 dB, with 0.2 dB step 0.2 MHz - 20 MHz Broad Band 0.6 - 16 1 MHz 0.5 - 2.3 2 MHz (also 2.25) 0.6 - 3.8 5 MHz (also 4) 2.3 - 7.9 10 MHz 6.2 - 13.4 13 MHz 10.8 - 17.3

Gate
Independent Gates Rectification Measurement 2 gates (A and B), Gate B supports triggering by gate A Positive (POS) Full wave (FW) Negative (NEG) RF Peak Flank

Options
USM Go AWS Option USM Go Dac Option AWS sizing tool according to AWS D1.1 Structural welding code Dac sizing tool EN 1712- EN 1713 EN 1714 16 points ASME & ASME III Compliant with JIS Z3060 compliant TCG: 120 dB dynamic TCG: 110 dB/s slope DGS sizing tool compliant with EN 1712 Custom linear and grid file creation

Memory
Capacity Report 2 GB SD Card) Jpeg reports

USM Go DGS Option USM Go Embedded Datalogger Option USM Go Squarewave Allows pulser parameters fine tuning Pulser Option Voltage adjustment from 120 V to 300V per 10 V steps Pulse width adjustment from 30 ns to 500 ns per 10ns steps USM Go Manual PRF Allows Manual PRF optimization between 15 Hz and and Phantom Option 2000 Hz per step of 5 Hz. Phantom PRF will help to identify ghost echo due to multiple reflections in low materials

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